The issues of free speech versus unimpeded health-care access will collide at a public hearing.
Health
Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Leaders of three associations fault Maine’s failure to expand Medicaid
The AARP, Maine Medical Association, and American Medical Association speak out.
advertisement
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State: Anthem can’t force customers to leave Central Maine Healthcare
The decision applies to customers in southern and western Maine.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Feds will repair health overhaul website this weekend
Millions of Americans rushed to the website to buy or explore their insurance options, but technical problems overwhelmed Tuesday’s launch.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
‘Red’ states offer little help on buying insurance
State workers in several Republican-run states were ordered to not help consumers and instead refer all questions to federal officials.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Discounted health coverage available in Maine, but many unaware
Limited public understanding and light publicity may slow enrollment.
Posted inHealth, News
Growing pot becomes Maine cottage industry
The state now has hundreds of small, legal businesses that grow medical marijuana — separate from dispensaries — and a new law may add to demand for them.
Posted inHealth, News
Erika Burkhart – single mom, graduate student
Nurse practitioner student is willing to pay more for Affordable Care Act’s improved benefits.
Posted inHealth, News
Sign-ups for insurance will put health care law to the test
Consumers weighing costs and benefits of health plans starting this week will decide the controversial reform’s impact.
Posted inHealth, News
Meaghan Carlson – works part time
Experience getting sick with no coverage shows importance of having insurance.